Is Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 brings $140 versus $96.49 raw — a $43.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $96.49
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $99.00
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Aug 15, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $140 | +$18.51 | −$6.49 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $99.00 | −$22.49 | −$47.49 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $27.75 | −$93.74 | −$119 | −$219 |
Net = sale price − $96.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $109 | −$37.24 |
| 50% | $120 | −$26.99 |
| 75% | $130 | −$16.74 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $140 | $84.00 | $182 | $84.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $109 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $99.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.75 |
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Is Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 brings $140 versus $96.49 raw — a $43.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $140 versus $96.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Beast [Orange Sapphire] #82 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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